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How Yoga Works: Posture, Flexibility and Anatomy
Friday, October 26, 2018 Sunday, October 28, 2018
How Yoga Works: Posture, Flexibility and Anatomy
26 – 28 October 2018
With Padma, senior physiotherapist
WPracticing yoga helps the body to maintain its complex balance, which boosts the capacity for self-healing. Asanas promote health by increasing the range of motion in the joints, keeping the body mobile.
Asanas focus on strengthening and stretching the key muscles. This will help to gradually improve faulty alignment, particularly in the lower and upper back. This workshop aims to bring an understanding of anatomy and posture, related to your yoga practice.
3-day Retreat Schedule
Friday 26 October
6pm
Asana class: Strengthening the relaxation response
7.30pm
Satsang: The art of relaxation
Saturday 27 October
6.00am
Morning satsang
8.00am
Light breakfast
9.30am
Karma Yoga
10.30am
Asana class: Dissolving tension through deep breathing
12.00pm
Lunch
1.30pm
Workshop How yoga works part 1:
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Postural types: identify your alignment and how to improve your posture
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Biomechanical basics of hip anatomy
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What is fascia?
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Muscle stiffness and flexibility; its impact on asanas
4.00pm
Asana class: Flexion, extension and rotation along the spine
6.00pm
Satsang: The transforming power of sound
7.45pm
Dinner
Sunday 28 October
6.00am
Morning satsang
8.00am
Light breakfast
9.30am
Karma Yoga
10.30am
Asana class: Improving flexibility and strength
12.00pm
Lunch
1.30pm
Workshop How yoga works part 2:
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Anatomy trains and myofascial meridians, and how to use them while practising the asanas
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Lower back pain; what is it? How to prevent it?
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Recognising misalignments in your practice
